Dear players, dear guests!



It was a coincidence that today’s matches of FIDE Grand Prix Series take place during celebrating of the Kalmyk New Year – Zul. It is a family holiday, a holiday prosperity and longevity. On behalf of the Organizing Committee and all the people of the Republic of Kalmykia I wish you good luck and energy to achieve new goals. And as we in Kalmykia say to the dearest guests, I wish you white road in all your doings and endeavours!


The Chairman of the Organizing Committee
of Elista FIDE Grand Prix tournament
Valery Bovaev